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‘I don’t think it’s going to hit me’ – Rice revels in free-kick magic

After 338 games in his professional career Declan Rice had never scored a free-kick.After 339 he'd scored two.He'd only taken 12 free-kicks across his...

Pogba admits: ‘I would have quit football’ had four-year ban been upheld at Juventus

Paul Pogba has admitted that he ‘would have quit football’ altogether had his four-year anti-doping suspension been upheld, and insists that the authorities ‘didn’t...

Rice nets stunning double as inspired Arsenal put three past Real

Declan Rice stunned Real Madrid with two brilliant free kicks - the first scored in his career - as Arsenal took a commanding 3-0...

Frattesi scores dramatic late winner as Inter take first-leg lead back to Italy

Internazionale produced a ruthless display to edge Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Allianz Arena and secure a potentially crucial lead in their UEFA Champions...

England guaranteed fifth Champions League spot

England are guaranteed a minimum of five teams in the Champions League next season after Arsenal's victory over Real Madrid in the first leg...

Ronaldo pays tribute after death of former coach

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute following the death on Tuesday of the coach who discovered him and several other elite Portuguese players.Aurelio da Silva...

We want Black Stars to become one of the best in Africa – GFA

The Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to elevating the Black Stars to one...

Sports Minister urged to consider bidding for Commonwealth Youth Games

President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Ben Nunoo Mensah, has urged the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to take a bold step...

Semenyo credits fitness for Premier League form

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has attributed his standout performances in the ongoing Premier League season to staying injury-free and enjoying his football. The 25-year-old has...

Thomas Partey prioritises Barcelona ahead of summer move

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is reportedly tipped to join Barcelona should he leave the Gunners as a free agent next summer, when his contract...

Black Satellites resume camp in Accra for U-20 AFCON preparations

The Black Satellites of Ghana will resume camping in Accra on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, as they intensify preparations for the upcoming U-20 Africa...

My call-up to the Black Stars was due to hard work – Benjamin Asare

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, has attributed his recent call-up to the Black Stars squad to relentless hard work, consistency, and determination. The 32-year-old...

Depay criticises Brazil FA for banning skill move

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has criticised a decision by the Brazil Football Federation (CBF) to punish players for standing on the ball during matches.The...

New CAF Executive Committee maiden meeting to be held in Accra on April 26

Ghana’s capital city, Accra, will host the maiden meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on April...

Parliament unaware of Black Stars’ budget for Chad and Madagascar games – MP

A member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has disclosed that the committee is still unaware of the full budget...

Hearts goalkeeper Asare hails team’s fighting spirit after Medeama win

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has attributed the team’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Medeama SC to their fighting spirit and determination. The Phobians snapped...

Narteh Ogum hails Heart of Lions after stalemate in Kpando

Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has lauded Heart of Lions following their 1-1 draw on Matchday 26 of the Ghana Premier League,...

Leicester’s Monga becomes second youngest PL player in blank shirt

Leicester City debutant Jeremy Monga had to wear a blank shirt when he became the second-youngest player in Premier League history.Monga came off the...

Man charged with assault after Grealish incident in derby

A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault after Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish was allegedly slapped following Sunday's 0-0 draw with rivals Manchester United.The...

We want to win the Ghana Premier League – Heart of Lions

Heart of Lions head coach, Bashir Hayford, has expressed the team's ambition to clinch the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title. A 1-1 draw against Asante...

Ernest Nuamah to miss rest of the season with ACL injury

Ghana forward Ernest Nuamah has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a serious knee injury during Olympique Lyon’s Ligue...

Medeama SC disappointed after defeat to Hearts of Oak

Medeama SC head coach, Ibrahim Tanko, has expressed his disappointment over his team’s 1-0 loss to Hearts of Oak, calling it a painful defeat. The...

What do you want? – Ouattara clashes with journalists

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, was involved in a heated exchange with journalists following his team’s 1-0 victory over Medeama SC on...

Fans ‘should be ashamed’ of Foden chants – Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said derogatory chants about Phil Foden's mother from Manchester United fans showed "a lack of class".Speaking after an insipid and...

Van Dijk says progress made over new Liverpool deal

Captain Virgil van Dijk says there has been "progress" in negotiations with Liverpool over a new contract.The 33-year-old is out of contract at the...

Southampton manager Juric leaves after relegation

Southampton have reached an agreement with manager Ivan Juric to leave following relegation from the Premier League on Sunday.Juric was appointed as Russell Martin's...

Bjorkegren reflects on red card impact in Black Queens’ win over Senegal

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has admitted that his side's hard-fought 1-0 win over Senegal was heavily influenced by a second-half red...

Kim Bjorkegren praises players after victory over Senegal

Ghana’s Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has commended his players for their determined performance in a 1-0 victory over Senegal in an...

2024/25 GHPL MD26 Wrap: Hearts of Oak stun Medeama as Kotoko held at Heart of Lions

The Matchday 26 of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League served up drama, goals, and surprises across various match venues, with one fixture still to...

Man City miss chance to move into top four with dull derby draw

Manchester United and Manchester City played out an uninspiring goalless draw that underlined the need for change at both clubs this summer.City did threaten...

Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten run ended by Fulham

Liverpool's 26-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end as Fulham beat them at Craven Cottage.Arne Slot's side had gone ahead...

Southampton relegated in record time with Spurs defeat

Southampton suffered the earliest relegation in Premier League history after a Brennan Johnson double inspired Tottenham Hotspur to a comfortable victory in North London.The...

Much-changed Chelsea thwarted in Brentford stalemate

Chelsea rang the changes and failed to fire as their bid to reach next season's Champions League hit another bump with a draw at...

Kim Lars Bjorkegren secures first win as Black Queens edge Senegal in a friendly

Kim Lars Bjorkegren marked his first win as head coach of the Black Queens with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Senegal in an international...

Why Ghana has failed to win AFCON after 1982 – Osei Kofi

Ghana football legend, Reverend Osei Kofi, believes the country’s prolonged failure to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is due to its inability...

Daniel Kofi Kyereh reflects on humbling experience with Black Stars

Ghana midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh has opened up about what it means to represent the Black Stars on the international stage, describing the experience as...

Mourinho hit by three-match ban for nose grab

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has been given a three-match ban for appearing to grab Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk's nose after their Turkish Cup match.The...

Barcelona extend La Liga lead despite Betis draw

Barcelona moved four points clear of rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga despite being held to a draw at home by...

Aston Villa beat Forest to boost Champions League hopes

Aston Villa survived a stirring Nottingham Forest comeback to boost their Champions League hopes.Villa looked in total control against Forest, lying third in the...

PSG win record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain have won their fourth successive Ligue 1 title after defeating Angers 1-0 on Saturday — continuing their unbeaten league season.The victory at...